We’re still a few months away from the iPhone 16 launch, but it’s never too early to start a wish list of features, changes, and small details that Apple will (hopefully) complete by September. After all, you’ve probably decided whether you should upgrade to an iPhone this year or keep your current device a little longer. And with WWDC Coming soon, Apple will likely share a glimpse of the iPhone 16 experience during its developer keynote.
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Although the list of desired features below is mainly based on my experience Smartphone testing over the years, they have also been supported by rumors, leaks, and other information shared by analysts and industry experts. Nothing’s official yet, but if the iPhone 16 checks off all, two, or even just one of the items on my wish list, I’ll definitely be seriously considering the newest model later this year .
1. Reduce lens flare with new materials
When taking photos with iPhone – Pro model or not – strong light sources such as the sun, lampposts, and car lights can create lens flare and ghosting, the output includes light streaks and images distorted. While this issue is most prevalent in dimmer environments, the iPhone also has a similar experience when used outdoors during the day, as ZDNET’s Jason Hiner noted when testing iPhone 15 Pro Max last year.
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As reported by MacRumorsSources close to Apple’s supply chain have hinted that the company is testing a new anti-reflective optical coating, made from atomic layer deposition, that aims to reduce artifacts on the screen. previously mentioned camera. If Apple introduces this feature with the iPhone 16, it will fix one of the longest-running complaints about the iPhone’s camera system.
2. Shows higher refresh rate on non-Pro models
Apple did something brave last year: It brought the Pro line’s Dynamic Island to the less expensive non-Pro models, closing the design gap that once separated the two. But there’s still one difference about the screen that’s hard for the untrained eye to notice: the refresh rate.
Compared to the Pro model’s 120Hz display, which displays animations in a much smoother, fluid manner, the non-Pro iPhone’s 60Hz panel doesn’t look as polished, with noticeable stuttering when scrolling through pages. text content. Increasing the refresh rate, even up to 90Hz, would make the base iPhone 16 models more pleasing to look at and interact with.
3. Voice assistants I can use naturally
Got it recently AI chatbots spoil us? Personally, it didn’t take ChatGPT or Copilot There’s plenty to prove to me that Siri isn’t capable as a pocket voice assistant, but the rise of smarter, more capable chatbots doesn’t help Apple’s case either.
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When asking Siri for context on a topic — or, if you’re feeling ambitious, doing something about it — it will regularly present you with web search results it deems relevant. unify. That’s the equivalent of asking a chef to cook a meal and having them put a recipe book in front of you. Regardless, the inconsistency in finding and giving you answers on its own makes Siri less reliable than the world’s most popular smartphone voice assistant.
Apple has hinted at a project focusing on AI Global Developer Conference this year, which means we’ll likely see significant software improvements with the upcoming iOS release. And if Latest research results No matter what happens, Siri will be smarter and more helpful than ever.
